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Historic District Landmarks Commission blocks demolition application for Ted's Frostop diner.
14+ hour, 53+ min ago (120+ words) The Historic District Landmarks Commission blocked a demolition application for Ted's Frostop diner. The meeting Wednesday was well attended by the public and neighbors. The development would be built and owned by RCR Claiborne Ventures, comprised of Rob'rt Fresh Market…...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers appeal his conviction with First Amendment argument
7+ min ago (336+ words) Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers are poised to try to persuade federal appeals court judges that the hip-hop mogul was treated unfairly at the trial that sent him to prison on prostitution-related charges, and that the First Amendment should win his…...
Minor coastal flooding expected as gusty winds continue with mostly dry conditions
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (135+ words) Highs today reach the mid to upper 70s with partly cloudy skies. A Coastal Flood Advisory is still in effect as the onshore flow continues from the east. Water is expected to rise to minor flood levels during high tide this…...
US Coast Guard opens criminal investigation into American woman's disappearance in the Bahamas
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (217+ words) The U. S. Coast Guard has opened a criminal investigation into the disappearance of an American woman in the Bahamas after her husband reported she fell overboard during a boat trip Saturday night, a Coast Guard spokesperson confirmed to CNN. Video above:…...
Jeremiah Fears sets a franchise rookie mark with 40 points as the Pelicans top the Jazz 156-137
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (302+ words) Jeremiah Fears set a Pelicans rookie record for points in a game with 40 Jeremiah Fears set a Pelicans rookie record for points in a game with 40, and New Orleans snapped an eight-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a 156-137 victory…...
Jefferson Parish officials cite state law, tax implications as roadblock for firefighter pay
18+ hour, 38+ min ago (242+ words) Firefighters have been protesting across the East Bank and at city council meetings, calling for increased wages. Parish leaders say state law requirements and potential tax implications are impacting the ability to raise pay for firefighters. Officials stated there is…...
Aubrey Plaza is pregnant with her first child, spokesperson says
1+ day, 44+ min ago (194+ words) Aubrey Plaza and her boyfriend, Christopher Abbott, are expecting their first child together, according to Plaza's spokesperson. Plaza reportedly started dating Abbott in the summer of 2025. The two actors have been friends for some time, having starred together in the…...
State lawmakers try to 'unclog' millions in federal funding as New Orleans lead pipe concerns grow
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (722+ words) A growing concern is emerging across New Orleans as new data reveals thousands of properties may still be connected to lead pipes, raising questions about potential health risks and why millions in federal funding to fix the problem has yet…...
New video shows another water leak in Uptown. Here's what we know
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (80+ words) WDSU Search location by ZIP code Water seen pooling on Uptown intersection in New Orleans Another water leak has been reported in Uptown. The leak was reported Wednesday at the intersection of S. Claiborne and Calhoun. Water could be seen seeping…...
Here's how New Orleans could use AI to help with 311 calls
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (204+ words) The City of New Orleans is exploring how artificial intelligence can help streamline calls to its 311 service. AI technology has been used in Orleans Parish for three years to help streamline 911 calls, particularly for car accidents, ensuring dispatchers can respond…...